Paul Maholm (elbow) will rejoin the Braves' rotation on Friday in Chicago. Maholm missed a start due to a sore elbow, but an MRI came back clean and he's been cleared to return to action. The southpaw holds a 4.35 ERA and 1.42 WHIP this season and isn't much of a fantasy option even against the weak Cubs' lineup.

An MRI on Paul Maholm's left elbow came back negative. Maholm will be skipped for one start before being re-evaluated. It's obviously good news, but with elbow issues this late in the season, he's no safe bet to make another start for the Braves. It's unlikely he would have been part of the team's postseason rotation.

Paul Maholm headed back to Atlanta from Miami on Wednesday for an MRI on his left elbow. David Hale will start in his place on Friday against the Padres. If the MRI shows anything concerning, the Braves may have to shut Maholm down for the season.

Paul Maholm yielded three earned runs in five innings but the Braves beat the Mets on Monday. Maholm was not sharp, surrendering six hits and three walks, but the Braves' offense provided 17 hits and 13 runs of support. Maholm will carry a 10-10 record and 4.41 ERA into his next start on the road against the Phillies.

Paul Maholm allowed one run over six innings but took a no-decision against the Indians on Wednesday. Maholm gave up six hits and two walks, with Mike Aviles' solo home run in the fourth inning the only blemish on the night. It would have been Maholm's 10th win, but the bullpen suffered a blown save in relief of the left-hander. His second start off the disabled list went much better than his first, and he'll look to keep it going Monday against the Mets.

Paul Maholm gave up five runs -- four earned -- in 5 1/3 innings to lose to the Cardinals in his return from the DL on Thursday. The Braves were going to put Maholm back in the rotation anyway, but he'd be their sixth best starter if Brandon Beachy is healthy. He's now 9-10 with a 4.51 ERA for the season.

Braves activated LHP Paul Maholm from the 15-day disabled list. Maholm will return to the Braves' starting rotation on Thursday night in St. Louis after sitting out the past month with a severe left wrist contusion. He should be a decent fantasy option in deeper mixed leagues.

Paul Maholm (wrist) will return to the Braves' starting rotation on Thursday against the Cardinals. Maholm allowed just one run over 5 2/3 innings Saturday in a rehab outing at Low-A Rome. The Braves will either have to move a starter to the bullpen or commit to a six-man rotation. Look for a decision on that front soon.

Paul Maholm (wrist) said he feels ready to return to the Braves after his rehab start on Saturday. Maholm made his first and possibly last rehab start with Low-A Rome on Saturday, allowing one run in 5 2/3 innings. He threw 83 pitches and said he's ready to go. "I'm going to talk to them and see what they want me to do, what role they want me back in," Maholm said. The Braves still haven't indicated when Maholm will be back or what role he'll fill upon returning.

Paul Maholm (wrist) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start Saturday with Low-A Rome. Maholm is expected to cover about six innings and throw around 90 pitches. He tossed a six-inning simulated game on Monday and reported no issues with his wrist. The hope is that he'll be ready after just one rehab start.